Implementation Cost and Time
– This venture was completed “on-time” in 2014, however, it took a year and a half to rectify the database indomitability and simply code.
– $15M had to be additionally invested because of the inefficient implementation of the original project.

This article was actually news I have not heard before. I am shocked by the lack of reimbursement Amazon delivers receive. This makes me reflect a lot on the idea of ethics in the supply chain, in this case, the transportation of packages from warehouses to consumers. I realize that two days is incredibly fast, and I as a prime customer do not…[Read more]

Amazon Case
* Amazon had logistic issues before entering the EU which included, distribution centers, shipping and transportation and adjusting to different legal regulations.
* Review of Amazon’s business model from beginnings as an online bookstore to its current status as e-market for virtually anything today.

I think air delivery is the next step in the advancement of Amazon’s business model. One of the clear best practices Amazon holds is reliable and fast two-day shipping, for which other competitors are beginning to catch up. If Amazon is able to implement this on a consistent basis, they will yet again be the powerhouses in delivery. This, of…[Read more]

When Kalamar stresses the importance of an enterprise collaborative effort, which engages all of the company’s silos, she ensures a well-incorporated operation. This set up allows decision making to see impacts on other lines of business, and ultimately help the overall organization.
She heavily is a proponent of collaboration and transparency.…[Read more]

RFID and the Metro Case
– RFID has many benefits, Metro needs to be critical to other variables and considerations before they commit to a RFID implementation.
– Metro should implement pallet-level tagging instead of implementing RFID tagging because tech changes should be applied gradually.
RFID Technology:
– FRID benefits include that it im…[Read more]

Blockchain has the potential to make the same impact as the Internet had. The blockchain is in its earliest stages, not much different than the Internet’s inception in 1960’s as a military tool. This is important to make note of as it shows blockchain’s potential for growth. With the undeniable trend of globalization and the shift towards a…[Read more]

1. I would very quickly adjust to the new AmazonGo stores. I think that they are quick and safer from physical attacks. I would be cautious in some regards to payment processing and think I would feel better using a well-monitored credit card than I would my debit card.
2.The technology implementation is unlike any other in the industry. I think…[Read more]

1. I would very quickly adjust to the new AmazonGo stores. I think that they are quick and safer from physical attacks. I would be cautious in some regards to payment processing and think I would feel better using a well-monitored credit card than I would my debit card.
2.The technology implementation is unlike any other in the industry. I think…[Read more]

Benefits:
-Accurate inventory because there are not manual inventory count which could be at risk for error.
-Less human capital costs because of automation
-Efficient transportation of goods between distributor and warehouse.

Pitfalls:
-RFIDs carry a risk of being hacked
-Long time for implementation

– Using Kiva, Zappo’s is able to better maintain its best in class service with 5 day shipping.
– Employee productivity is nearly doubled and employees have a quieter work environment.
– Inventory is less likely to be misplaced during transportation on the floor.
– Accidents dropped from on a weekly basis to rare to zero.
-…[Read more]

MIS professionals must understand supply chains. Without a foundational understanding of supply chain systems, MIS professionals will not be able to create solutions to tackle the issues which are ever present in a variety of business sectors. Supply chain focuses on the relationships of many moving parts, independent and dependent to other parts.…[Read more]

– Advantages a flexible supply chain has towards adjusting to market trends and customization.
– Importances of creating products in smaller batches (better quality control and less wasted, unsuccessful products)
– Importance of global market penetration and where to manufacture in elation to final end…[Read more]

Main Take Aways of Week 1
– Supply chain is an integral, complex part of a business and includes everything from the final products shipment to vendor relationship with the most basic of inputs.
– IT is an incredible important tool used to facilitated this complicated network of relationship. Uses include, quality control, notifying…[Read more]

Navya Reddy
– International Supply Chain / MIS and IST / Senior
– Federal Reserve IT Services Intern and Vanguard Business Intern
One supply chain I use almost on a weekly basis is Amazon as a customer.

My experience working at The Federal Reserve has been wonderful. It was my first real office job and I’m so glad I had such an experienced team by my side to really help me adapt amazingly. The Reserve did offer me a position over the summer if I’d wanted – and then a position during the school year so I can continue working there, However, I also…[Read more]

Data Analytics was one of the most useful classes I had taken while I in school in terms of what helped me in work. It gave me experience in terms of utilizing Excel most efficiently when dealing with large data sets. The class also gave me an understanding on databases and how things link together in the collaboration database system we use to…[Read more]